Plenty of restaurants will throw together a few decorations this time of year — a wreath on the door, a few draping garlands. But a few New York spots really get into the spirit, with truly impressive (some might say crazy) decor and holiday cheer Read More

Holiday shopping need not be stressful. Nor should it require standing in line at the mall to buy your loved ones yet another sweater. We already offered up some New York experiences that make for the perfect gift. Read More

Holiday markets are as much a part of winter in New York as greenmarkets are part of NYC summers, but even better: They not only sell seasonal food and drinks but also gifts and decorations. Here’s a roundup Read More

There’s no better wintry thrill in New York City than gliding around on one of the city’s ice rinks. And there are a surprising number of great options around the city. There are classic rinks like Rockefeller Center and Central Park’s Read More

After the last glass of Champagne has been clinked and the final confetti bomb has gone off, you can go to bed knowing that the first meal of 2014 is only a few hours away. Whether you are hungover or just plain hungry, plenty of New York City Read More

Don’t break the bank this New Year’s Eve, instead break open more sparkling wine with all the money you saved by pimping out your party on the cheap. Though New York City proves notoriously expensive Read More

The Times Square ball drop is arguably the world’s most famous New Year’s Eve celebration. It’s also one of the world’s most crowded (estimates usually begin at about 1 million people) and most Read More

The midnight toast: It’s the most important part of ringing in the New Year. And if you’re hosting the party, you’ll want to make sure that everyone has a terrific drink in hand. NewYork.com recently Read More

While its exact origins are hazy, the Feast of Seven Fishes is a longtime Catholic Italian-American tradition — a Christmas Eve dinner of seafood in many forms. It’s a particularly popular in New York, where many of the city’s best Read More

Sure, going out for “Chinese food” can mean deep-fried egg rolls and a mass of kung pao chicken, but that doesn’t need to be the case if you’re in New York City. The nation of China has innumerable distinct and exciting Read More

It’s that time again. The time when the lights of New York City gain a few more bulbs, streets are clogged with stressed shoppers and, when they’re not losing their minds from the holiday chaos, New Yorkers are spiking their egg nog and bringing on the holiday cheer! Read More

It doesn’t get more glamorous — magical, romantic or thrilling — than welcoming in the new year in New York City. Since 1907, the gilded ball touching down in Times Square at the stroke of midnight Read More

@NewYorkcom and our Twitter followers got a treat yesterday in the form of an exclusive interview #TreeTalk with@30RockTree him — or is it her? — self. The witty, prolific tree has been Tweeting its innermost thoughts and feelings Read More

True, you could (and should) check out the classic New York holiday showsthat grace the city this time of year, but why stop there? Expand your horizons and try something new and a little off-kilter Read More

A visit to the iconic tree at Rockefeller Center, lit for the first time this year on Dec. 4– and up through Jan. 7, 2014 –is a highlight of any New York Christmas. But with its crowds and chain restaurants, this stretch of Midtown can be a frustrating place Read More

If there are three things your average New Yorker loves most it would be new trends (think “cronut”), old traditions (think “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”), and helping each other out. This holiday season New Yorkers and visitors to the city are in luck Read More

Nothing is a clearer indicator of the start of the holiday season than Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year, strong winds threatened to ground some of the bigger — and most beloved — balloons like Spiderman and SpongeBob, but it was eventually ruled that all balloons were allowed to take to the sky. Read More

The floating status of the biggest balloons at the 87th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is up in the air thanks to a report from the National Weather Service of strong winds of at least 23 m.p.h and wind gusts of up to 34 m.p.h. on the big day Read More

About this time of year, he’s spotted all over town. It’s hard to miss a big jolly fella in a bright red suit. If legend is to be believed, he’s from way, way up north. But no matter where he is, everyone seems to Read More

Along with New York’s recent artisanal boom, the city’s holiday markets have expanded in number and popularity, and the variety of goods for sale has never been wider. Here are seven markets to Read More

What started out as a local New York parade by a regional department store has turned into one of the country’s most treasured traditions, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Every Thanksgiving millions of Americans across the country take a break from cooking Read More

What’s more exhausting, holiday shopping in New York City or running the marathon? It can feel like a tossup once the shopping season hits full stride and you are juggling multiple lists for multiple people Read More

The aroma of baking cookies is right up there with freshly cut evergreen trees as among the holiday’s most delectable and nostalgic smells. But if there’s no time to dust the rolling pin in flour this year, don’t fret: These store-bought confections Read More

Maybe you planned on cooking Thanksgiving this year, but just don’t have it in you; maybe you meant to make that reservation three weeks ago, but life got in the way. Fear not: Many NYC restaurants still have availability at their Thanksgiving tables Read More

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is famous for its giant balloons, but it’s the entertaining floats that have ensured the parade’s impressive longevity. The floats change yearly to reflect the times Read More

A highlight of New York’s holiday season each winter, the Union Square Holiday Market takes over a sizable chunk of the plaza’s south end, with a warren of interconnecting market stalls — representing 150 small businesses Read More

Christmas in New York wouldn’t be Christmas in New York without the Rockettes kicking up their famous legs in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. This annual tradition dates back to the 1930s and should be on everyone’s must-see Read More

Thanksgiving-Hanukkah-Christmas season is upon us, and if your calendar is filling up as quickly as ours, you’re going to need a few ideas for what to bring to all those holiday parties. Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered Read More

Hanukkah (or Chanukah) comes early this year, falling right in line with Thanksgiving, spawning the portmanteau “Thanksgivukkah,” which has inspired chuckles and a few interesting restaurant menus that week Read More

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of New York City’s most popular annual traditions, and this year it falls on Nov. 28, 2013 and runs from 9am to noon. But another tradition has become just as popular: watching the inflation of the massive balloons Read More

‘Tis the season to be grateful, and many New Yorkers should be counting their restaurant blessings right now — as they’re just one reservation away from having the perfect Thanksgiving Day meal Read More

It’s November, and every food-lover’s favorite holiday — Thanksgiving — is just around the corner. And if you’re cooking this year, that means it’s time to pre-order the turkey. Many of the city’s best butcher shops require Read More

Dancers on a sequined chorus line kick up their heels. Charlie Brown (and his drooping Christmas tree) discover holiday cheer. And, Ralphie gets his BB gun — without “shooting his eye out.” The holiday classics are heating up New York City Read More

Thanksgiving predates the famous Macy’s parade by hundreds of years. But for many, it’s hard to imagine one without the other. On Nov. 28, the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is back for the 87th time — and so is Snoopy Read More

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